NOTES:
-Standard instructions are given for Round 1, but if you are familiar with or willing to learn foundation double crochet, then you can substitute 50(60) fdc for the Round 1 instructions. This will give a much stretchier and more elastic ear warmer.
-In Round 5, when you pull up the loop and remove the hook, placing a stitch marker in the loop will help you not lose stitches.

Round 1: With Color A, ch 52(62), dc in the 4th ch from the hook and each remaining ch to end, join with sl st to work in the round. (50(60) sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), *fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st; repeat from * to end, join with sl st to first fpdc.

Round 3: Repeat Round 2, break yarn and finish off.

Round 4: With Color B, join with a sl st to first st of previous round, ch 1, sc in the first 9 sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, dc in the next 12(22) sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, sc in the last 9 sts; join with sl st in first sc.

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the first 9 sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, dc in the next 12(22) sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, sc in the last 9 sts; join with sl st in first sc. Pull up the working loop and remove the hook.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in the ch 1 and the next 8 sts and ch sps, hdc in the next 10 sts and ch sps, dc in the next 12(22) sts and ch sps, hdc in the next 10 sts and ch sps, sc in the last 9 sts and ch sps; join with sl st in first sc.

Round 9: Ch 1, sc in the first 9 sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, dc in the next 12(22) sts, hdc in the next 10 sts, sc in the last 9 sts; join with sl st in first sc, break yarn and finish off.

Round 10: With Color A, join with a sl st to the first st of the previous round, ch 2, dc in each st around.

Round 11: Repeat Round 2.

Round 12: Repeat Round 3. Weave in ends.

Now put it on and keep your ears warm enough to hear sweet nothings! I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern – and that you feel warm wearing it!